For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,148 students in Parke County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Parke County, IN are Turkey Run Elementary School, Rosedale Elementary School and Rockville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parke County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Parke County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Parke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turkey Run Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1551 E Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2760
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rosedale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 E Central
Rosedale, IN 47874
(765) 548-2454
Rosedale, IN 47874
(765) 548-2454
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Rockville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 W Elm St
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
459 E Strawberry Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Parke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
506 Beadle St
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5686
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5686
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1551 East Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Minority enrollment: 3%
1551 E Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Parke County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Parke County, IN include Turkey Run Elementary School, Rosedale Elementary School and Rockville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Parke County?
4 public preschools are located in Parke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Parke County?
Parke County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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